'I don't think anything can prepare you for seeing a patient die'

'I don't think anything can prepare you for seeing a patient die' Student nurses share their experience of dealing with death for the first time

I saw my first patient death a few months ago, during my first placement on a medical ward. It was a woman with dementia. I was there when the doctor made the decision to remove her oxygen mask. We drew the curtains and I rubbed her leg, just to let her know that someone was with her. I was glad to be there as she took her final breaths. Continue reading... The Guardian

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• Talk about death, be kind and trust your instincts: tips for new nurses The Guardian
• Nursing degree applications slump after NHS bursaries abolished The Guardian
• Why are there so few male nurses? The Guardian